Tottenham have identified Julian Nagelsmann as their leading contender to replace Jose Mourinho as manager, according to reports.
Spurs relieved Mourinho and his coaching staff of their duties in north London on Monday.
Mourinho had been due to lead the team in Sunday’s League Cup final against Manchester City, but now he will not get the chance to win Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008.
And according to the Daily Mail, RB Leipzig boss Nagelsmann is at the top of Daniel Levy’s wish list.
Nagelsmann’s side reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season, with Tottenham among the teams they beat.
Tottenham could therefore face stiff competition for Nagelsmann’s signature, although the Leipzig chief insists he has not held any discussions with Bayern.
"There are and were no discussions and no offer,” he said. “That's why I don't know what Bayern's wish is. I have said I don’t want to start a war with my employers - that's still the case."
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